Impacts of TechnologyIntroduction
The Hidden Cost of Tech
Part of Environmental Issues — GCSE Computer Science
This introduction covers The Hidden Cost of Tech within Environmental Issues for GCSE Computer Science. Revise Environmental Issues in Impacts of Technology for GCSE Computer Science with 15 exam-style questions and 12 flashcards. This topic appears less often, but it can still be a useful differentiator on mixed-topic papers. It is section 1 of 5 in this topic. Use this introduction to connect the idea to the wider topic before moving on to questions and flashcards.
Topic position
Section 1 of 5
Practice
15 questions
Recall
12 flashcards
The Hidden Cost of Tech
Every Google search, every Netflix stream, every text message has an environmental footprint you can't see. Data centres powering the cloud use as much electricity as some countries. Your old phone contains rare earth metals mined in environmentally destructive ways. E-waste piles up in landfills, leaking toxic chemicals. But technology also helps - smart grids, remote working, digital documents. It's a complex picture!